1988 Mercedes-Benz SL 3.0L Petrol · E490 JOO
1988 Mercedes-Benz SL (3.0L, petrol). First registered 04/03/1988. Recorded mileage 91,466 miles. MOT valid until 04/07/2027.
- Make & Model
- MERCEDES-BENZ SL
- Year / Origin
- 1988 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 04/07/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 91,466 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1988
- Engine
- 2962cc
E490 JOO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/07/2026
- 91,466 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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E490 JOO Mileage History
- 16/12/200561,075 mi
- 16/12/200561,075 mi
- 01/07/201166,562 mi+5,487 mi
- 11/08/201166,919 mi+357 mi
- 06/08/201269,131 mi+2,212 mi
- 20/06/201369,718 mi+587 mi
- 10/06/201472,907 mi+3,189 mi
- 20/05/201574,242 mi+1,335 mi
- 07/06/201676,891 mi+2,649 mi
- 08/06/201780,039 mi+3,148 mi
- 09/06/201780,044 mi+5 mi
- 17/05/201881,576 mi+1,532 mi
- 19/05/201881,579 mi+3 mi
- 24/04/201983,984 mi+2,405 mi
- 19/05/202085,995 mi+2,011 mi
- 29/04/202186,267 mi+272 mi
- 09/05/202289,097 mi+2,830 mi
- 12/04/202390,148 mi+1,051 mi
- 13/04/202390,151 mi+3 mi
- 21/05/202491,039 mi+888 mi
- 17/06/202591,306 mi+267 mi
- 06/07/202691,466 mi+160 mi
Average of roughly 1,479 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
E490 JOO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Mercedes-Benz Sl (E490 JOO) between December 2005 and July 2026.
The record contains 18 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (10 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”; “Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)”.
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